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    Information Summary

    Ranks 431st for total enrollment

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    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Central Arkansas?

    Ranks 1379th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,695 $4,695 $9,390
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,242 $1,242 $1,242
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $157 $157 $314
    FT Graduate Tuition $3,537 $3,537 $7,074
    FT Graduate Required Fees $779 $779 $779
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $197 $197 $394
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $16,341 $16,341 $21,036
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,010 $7,010 $11,705
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,010 $7,010 $11,705

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $5,053 trend  $6,010 $5,053 trend  $6,010 $8,609 trend  $10,705
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $3,920 trend  $4,320
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,455 trend  $5,011
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 6,151 (2,473 male / 3,678 female)
    Admitted 3,374 (1,327 male / 2,047 female)
    Admission rate 55%
    First-time Enrollment 2,377 (1,019 male / 1,358 female)
    FT Enrollment 2,358 (1,013 male / 1,345 female)
    PT Enrollment 19 (6 male / 13 female)
    Total Enrollment11,375

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does University of Central Arkansas use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsRequired

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Football Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA Basketball Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference Southland Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference Southland Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does University of Central Arkansas accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 273rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 94%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 27
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 27

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 790th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 1%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 570
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 560
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 910 / 1130

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity4,200
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,460
    Board Fee$1,860

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    University of Central Arkansas ranks 1298th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,608 882 pie   40%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,724 657 pie   30%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,138 253 pie   11%
    Student Loan Aid $5,110 979 pie   44%
    Any financial aid type   1,207 pie   54%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at University of Central Arkansas?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    149121270
    Black Non-Hispanic
    6331,1711,804
    Hispanic
    7261133
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    7692168
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    365894
    White Non-Hispanic
    3,3175,1188,435
    Race Unknown
    183288471
    Total 4,466 6,909 11,375

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Central Arkansas.

      Men Women Total
    12 110 122
    52 35 87
    23 57 80
    N/A 79 79
    20 54 74

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 4 5 1 3 1 58 2 74
    African-American/Black Studies 1 1
    Applied Mathematics
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 31 32
    Athletic Training/Trainer 2 4 6
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 7 64 71
    Biological and Physical Sciences 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 6 56 1 67
    Business Administration and Management, General 6 11 1 2 1 66 87
    Business Teacher Education 1 9 10
    Business/Commerce, General 1 4 1 22 1 29
    Cartography
    Chemistry, General 1 7 8
    Child Care and Support Services Management
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 1
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 2 1 10 13
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1 17 31 1 50
    Community Organization and Advocacy 2 2 7 11
    Computer Science 4 4
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 10 11
    Counseling Psychology 3 3
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 9 9
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1 5 7
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    Economics, General 3 12 15
    Education, General
    Elementary Education and Teaching
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 1 28 29
    English Composition 1 10 1 12
    English Language and Literature, General 1 2 32 35
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 1 9
    Environmental Studies 1 10 11
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 2 4 6
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 5 16 4 1 93 3 122
    Finance, General 5 4 2 31 1 43
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    General Studies 2 1 17 1 21
    Geography 1 6 1 8
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 2 2 73 1 80
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    History, General 3 1 1 26 31
    Industrial Technology/Technician
    Insurance 3 13 16
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 2
    International Economics 1 2 3
    Journalism 12 2 1 34 2 51
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 10 1 12
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1 8 1 66 3 79
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 10 11
    Library Science, Other 3 1 18 22
    Management Information Systems, General 1 5 1 18 25
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 5 1 1 41 50
    Mathematics Teacher Education 8 8
    Mathematics, General 2 1 2 1 1 22 1 30
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1 18 19
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    Music Performance, General 1 2 14 17
    Music Teacher Education 1 1
    Music, General 1 4 5
    Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 6 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 5 2 51 58
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3 1 3 32 39
    Philosophy 11 11
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
    Physical Sciences
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 27 28
    Physics, General 4 4
    Political Science and Government, General 4 1 1 17 2 25
    Psychology, General 13 57 3 73
    Psychology, Other 1 7 8
    Public Administration 1 7 8
    Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other (NEW) Any instructional program in organizational communication, public relations, and advertising not listed above
    Reading Teacher Education 9 9
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 2
    School Psychology 2 2
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Social Studies Teacher Education 21 21
    Sociology 11 15 2 28
    Spanish Language and Literature 9 1 10
    Special Education and Teaching, General 9 9
    Speech Teacher Education
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 7 42 49
    Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 1 3
    Superintendency and Educational System Administration
    Total 45 180 18 17 15 1,363 30 1,668

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    University of Central Arkansas ranks 1631st for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $51,102 ($55,373 male / $46,418 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 478 (250 male / 228 female)
    Total Benefits $6,029,166

    University of Central Arkansas Summary

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    The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, Arkansas. It is also the home of the UCA Honors College as well as four Residential Colleges, and its most famous alumnus is former NBA star Scottie Pippen. The University of Central Arkansas is a public four-year institution founded in 1907 as the Arkansas State Normal School, changed to Arkansas State Teachers College in 1925, to State College of Arkansas in 1967 and finally to the University of Central Arkansas in 1975. These colleges are: The College of Business and Administration, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The Carnegie Foundation said the UCA Honors College was “One of the most widely imitated programs in the country,” and former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrell Bell described the Honors College as being “An Ivy League education at a bargain basement price.” UCA was the only public Arkansas university in that category. UCA also holds the annual Arkansas High School Audition Day which is a chance for any High School senior interested in majoring in theatre to audition before most of the theatre programs in the state of Arkansas. This accreditation assures students and parents that the UCA Theatre program meets professional standards of quality in Theatre education and training as set forth by the Association. UCA presently competes in seven men’s sports (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, cross country and track) and eight women’s sports (basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country and track). UCA views (D-1A) Arkansas State University as a rival. Arkansas Tech University is the primary rival for UCA. We’ve got the spir-it, and we’ll show our colors Here tonight-so let’s cheer The Purple and the Gray Team Mighty BEARS will win the FIGHT (Go Bears!) Approximately 10% of UCA’s students are members of one of the 20 Greek organizations hosted by the campus.

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    University of Central Arkansas Academics

    University of Central Arkansas is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Central Arkansas.

    Popular majors:
    ninety-five percent liberal arts, five percent family and consumer sciences, twenty-three percent business per marketing, eighteen percent health professions, nine percent education, eight percent family and consumer sciences, seven percent english, seven percent history, seven percent social sciences, five percent biology, five percent psychology, five percent visual and performing arts
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Biological/Physical Sciences
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Communications & Journalism:
    Journalism
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Fashion Merchandising, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Marketing, Management Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing Management, Office Management
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Art Therapy, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Physics/Radiologic Health, Health Services – General, Health System Administration, Medical Dietetics, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medical Technology, Nursing (RN), Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene, Physical Therapy Assistance, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Public Health, Public Health Education, Recreational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology, Substance Abuse Counseling
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Composition, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology, Information Sciences/Systems
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, German, Spanish
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Administration, Public Services
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences
    Education:
    Business Teacher Education, Education of Physically Handicapped, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, Health Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Sales/Marketing Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    History:
    History – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 19th of August. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 40.

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    University of Central Arkansas Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 68% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 93%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were one thousand, five hundred and sixty-one total number of transfer students who applied and eight hundred and fifty-two total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 19th of August.

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    University of Central Arkansas Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
    • Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    The Bears are a member of NCAA.

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    University of Central Arkansas Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at thirty-four percent scholarships per grants and sixty-six percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

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    University of Central Arkansas Students

    The school’s size is approximately nine thousand, nine hundred and nine degree-seeking undergrads, two thousand, five hundred and three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, four hundred and six graduate enrollment. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students, five percent out-of-state students, three percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, nineteen percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, sixty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-one percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-four percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-four percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-seven percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. University of Central Arkansas offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 68 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.

    Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-one percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-eight percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, one-JUL deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as observatory, greenhouse, honors center, visual arts center, nature preserve. In any event, the school is located 30 miles from Little Rock.This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.

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